Rory vs. Bryson: What to expect from an epic Sunday showdown

From 'Infinite Jest' to Oprah's Book Club, 1996 changed the (literary) world

The year the L.A. Times Festival of Books debuted was also a landmark year in American letters, shaping literary culture in ways that remain with us nearly three decades on.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

White House releases results from President Trump's physical

President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.

CBS News - 2d

White House to Ask Congress to Rescind $1.1 Billion From NPR and PBS

Trump administration officials want legislators to rescind $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides some support for public media.

The New York Times - 2d

How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping

Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.

The New York Times - 1d

NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft

Bo Nix has already turned 25

ABC News - 9h

Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump’s global upheaval

The six biggest U.S. banks put up $16.3 billion in stock trading revenue, 33% more year over year and higher than the 2020 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.

CNBC - 7h

They found the music of 'Sinners' together — just as they have from the beginning

Director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson met in film school at USC. Their latest collaboration, an explosive mix of blues and horror, is a breakthrough.

Los Angeles Times - 5h

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

BBC News - 3h

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes

The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.

The New York Times - 1h

RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers

The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.

The New York Times - 40m

Anti-Trump progressives see fundraising boom: From the Politics Desk

Vocal anti-Trump progressives like Bernie Sanders and AOC posted massive fundraising hauls during the first three months of the year.

NBC News - 3h

Commentary: Mehdi Hasan reflects on Zeteo one year after launch: 'We're in a very good place'

The former MSNBC host talks about what it took to create an outlet somewhere between mainstream news and 'burn it all down' media.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

This Startup Just Promoted an AI to CEO

An agentic AI called Astra has taken the reins at website builder HeyBoss, begging the question: What does a CEO do, exactly?

Inc. - 1d

Why Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft process, stardom are like nothing we've seen before

Too confident? Too famous? Here's what former Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders faced and why he's sure he'll succeed.

ESPN - 10h

A fluffed Panenka, controversy & 'statement win' for Arsenal

On the night Arsenal secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals, BBC Sport looks at what has been called a "statement win"

BBC News - 2h

A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish

Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricing

ABC News - 6d

State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"

In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the ...

CBS News - 4d

Commentary: Her father drugged and facilitated her mother Gisèle Pelicot's rape by dozens. Caroline Darian recounts how she survived

When Caroline Darian learned what her father Dominique Pelicot had done, to her and her mother, one part of her life ended. In her first memoir, she describes her trauma and her determination to ...

Los Angeles Times - 2d

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.

Wired - 1d

'Dark Winds' star Zahn McClarnon and director Erica Tremblay on unpacking trauma in a 'safe and beautiful' way

'Dark Winds' star Zahn McClarnon and director Erica Tremblay leaned on each other to unpack Joe Leaphorn's trauma in a 'safe and beautiful' way for the Season 3 episode 'Ábidoo'niidęę (What He Had ...

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends

Two Belgian teenagers have been charged in Kenya with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in ...

ABC News - 17h

In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right

Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...

The Guardian - 6h

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘good progress’ on minerals deal talks

Ukrainian president says legalities almost finalised and officials signal US concessions in talks that are progressing ‘quite fast’; deadly Shahed strike on Dnipro. What we know on day 1,149. ...

The Guardian - 34m

Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond

Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pond

ABC News - 6d

Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Market Dip Before Trump Paused Tariffs, Profiting From the Rally

The Georgia congresswoman purchased at least tens of thousands of dollars in stock the day before and the day of President Trump’s pause of a sweeping set of tariffs that sent the market soaring.

The New York Times - 1d

Brazil's Bolsonaro shares recovery footage from intensive care after 12-hour surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in intensive care in hospital after a bowel surgery

ABC News - 23h

Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats

U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.

The New York Times - 10h

Judge blocks WH from enforcing parts of executive order targeting law firm

President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to punish four major law firms for their legal work and lawyers who worked for them.

CBS News - 12h

AP says its reporters were blocked from Oval Office despite court order

A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.

CBS News - 12h

From A-plus Wings to C-minus Valkyries, grading every team's draft performance

Dallas, with Bueckers at No. 1, and Washington, which got Sonia Citron at No. 3, got high marks.

ESPN - 12h

Why This MIT Professor Says We Need to Act Fast to Keep AI From Stealing Our Jobs

The AI revolution keeps steamrolling ahead—disrupting industries, delivering newer, smarter tools every day, propelled by billion-dollar investments. But there are real risks AI could upend the ...

Inc. - 9h

Tech stocks drop as Nvidia, AMD warn of higher costs from China export controls

The chipmaking sector signaled that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans could hamper demand.

CNBC - 5h

Maryland senator shares update from El Salvador as he aims to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen shared an update on his trip to El Salvador, saying he was denied a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was mistakenly deported and remains in prison.

CBS News - 6h

California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs: "No other state will be more impacted"

California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

CBS News - 5h

Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports

Fundraising reports filed Tuesday showed that donors are gravitating toward Democrats who have been outspoken in their opposition to Trump.

NBC News - 6h

Tech stocks sink after Nvidia reveals hit from US curbs on sales to China

Chipmaker leads declines as Wall Street sell-off reignites

Financial Times - 5h

UK officials label trade documents ‘secret’ to shield from US eyes amid Trump tariff war

Exclusive: civil servants beef up security rules for sensitive negotiating papers over fears posed by hostile US trade policy. UK officials are tightening security when handling sensitive trade ...

The Guardian - 7h